European Research and Innovation Area Board will evaluate the Innovation Union on a continuous basis, reflect on new trends and provide recommendations on priorities and actions.
ERIAB should support the Commission in its efforts to achieve the objectives of the EU, EURATOM FP7 and Horizon 2020.

Task:

Assist the Commission in the preparation of legislative proposals and policy initiatives

The set of criteria applied throughout the selection and nomination process of members is the following:
— prominent research and/or innovation profile, including expertise in non-technological innovation,
— experience in the design, management and implementation of research and/or innovation policy,
— advisory experience on a European or international level,
— balance among research and technology disciplines including persons with specific university-industry experience,
— geographical balance, taking into account the countries associated to the framework programmes,
— appropriate gender balance.
Gender: 5 women and 6 men
Geographical balance: this group counts 11 members from: BE(1) , CH(1), DE(1), ES(1), FR(1), IT(1), NL(2), SE(1), IR(1), PL(1)